All Entries Tagged With: "sata"
CompTIA A+ 220-702: 1.2 – Troubleshooting Storage Devices
If you’ve started your computer and found “No Boot Device Available,” then you’ll need to gather all of your troubleshooting skills. In this video, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot boot problems, run hard drive diagnostics, and troubleshoot problems with external storage devices.
220-702: 1.1 – Installing and Configuring Power Supplies
A personal computer’s power is one of its most important resources. In this video, you learn how to install, configure, and perform an initial test a PC power supply.
220-702: 1.1 – Installing and Configuring Storage Devices
Today’s personal computer can use many different storage devices, and there are important considerations for the installation and configuration of each type. In this episode, you’ll learn how to install PATA drives, SATA drives, and you’ll learn how to properly install and care for external removable drives.
How many SATA drives can you use?
Your new motherboard comes with four SATA ports. What is the maximum number of SATA devices that it can support?
Which of these interfaces is the fastest?
Among these interface types, which one provides the fastest throughput?
220-701: 1.2 – PATA and SATA
The PATA and SATA standards are the most common hard drive interface types that you’ll find in today’s personal computers. In this video, you’ll learn about the details of these popular hard drive technologies and the basics of cabling and connecting the drives to your computer.
Which of these are not advantages of SATA?
SATA drive technology brings many advantages to hard-drive storage. Which of these is NOT one of those advantages?
Which SATA power should you use?
You’re installing a SATA drive into a computer, and you notice that the drive contains two different power connectors. One of the power connectors is the traditional four-pin “Molex” power connection, and the other is the newer SATA power interface. Which one of these power connections should be used for your hard drive installation?
How many drives can connect to a SATA drive interface?
You’re planning to build a computer at home, and you notice that your new motherboard includes two SATA interfaces. How many hard drives can connect to a single SATA drive interface?
How many SATA hard drives can connect to a single SATA interface?
How many SATA hard drives or devices can connect to a single SATA interface on a motherboard?



